| Title |
An investigation of sustainable consumption behavior systems - Exploring personal and socio-structural characteristics in different national contexts |
| ID_Doc |
65480 |
| Authors |
Ganglmair-Wooliscroft, A; Wooliscroft, B |
| Title |
An investigation of sustainable consumption behavior systems - Exploring personal and socio-structural characteristics in different national contexts |
| Year |
2022 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.04.049 |
| Abstract |
Sustainable consumption behaviors are embedded in a consumption system. Their uptake is influenced by personal characteristics and the context. Feedback loops reinforce extant behavior and path dependencies enable or hinder additional sustainable consumption. This study applies a cross-national approach to reveal the influ-ence of structural characteristics on the pattern of sustainable consumption, comparing results from Austria and New Zealand. Using Rasch Modelling, we test five propositions and find that most of the 26 behav-iors investigated are taken up in the same order in both countries. Government regulations, business initiatives, and geographic characteristics influence the uptake of some sustainable behaviors, including recycling, con-sumption of organic food or use of public transport in the two countries. Consumers experience structural feedback loops and historic government foci have created path dependencies. The results demonstrate that a systemic view of sustainable consumption behaviors is required, to foster and increase sustainable behavior. |
| Author Keywords |
Sustainability; Responsible consumption and production; Sustainable consumption behavior; Consumption system; Cross-national; Rasch Model |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000799940800013 |
| WoS Category |
Business |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics |
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